The Proposition(1998)
One man gave up everything he owned. The other, everything he believed in.
The Proposition Synopsis
Father Michael McKinnon goes from the UK to Boston circa 1935. For unknown reasons, he avoids at all costs the most prominent parishioners, Arthur and Eleanor Barret. Meanwhile Eleanor and Arthur desperately want to have a child, but Arthur is sterile, so they hire Harvard law student Roger Martin to impregnate Eleanor, but unfortunately Roger falls in love with her.
The Proposition (1998) is a drama and romance film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, released on March 26, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, William Hurt and Robert Loggia. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Lesli Linka Glatter
- Writers:
- Rick Ramage
- Producers:
- Ted Field, Scott Kroopf, Diane Nabatoff
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Sova
- Composer:
- Stephen Endelman
- Production:
- Interscope Communications, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
- Revenue:
- $147,773
- Status:
- Released
The Proposition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Madeleine Stowe
as Eleanor Barret
Kenneth Branagh
as Father Michael McKinnon
William Hurt
as Arthur Barret
Robert Loggia
as Hannibal Thurman
Blythe Danner
as Syril Danning
Ken Cheeseman
as Wayne Fenton
Dee Nelson
as Susan Vicar
Pamela Hart
as Skip Taylor
Neil Patrick Harris
as Roger Martin
Josef Sommer
as Dryer
Dossy Peabody
as Hannibal's Secretary
Wendy Feign
as Maid
Key crew
Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter, written by Rick Ramage, produced by Ted Field, Scott Kroopf and Diane Nabatoff.
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The Proposition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Proposition – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Proposition online?
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The Proposition (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Proposition?
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The main cast of The Proposition (1998) includes Madeleine Stowe, Kenneth Branagh, William Hurt, Robert Loggia and Blythe Danner. The film was directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Proposition released?
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The Proposition was released on March 26, 1998 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Proposition worth watching?
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The Proposition (1998) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.